Global Hiring Intentions: A Steady Pace Ahead
The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reveals a steady hiring pace for employers worldwide, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25% for the second quarter of 2025. This figure represents the difference between the number of employers planning to hire and the number planning to reduce their workforce, and shows a modest increase of three percentage points compared to the same period last year.
Regional Breakdown: Asia Pacific Takes the Lead
The Asia Pacific region is leading the way in hiring intentions, with a robust NEO of 30%. This strong outlook is followed closely by the Americas, reporting an NEO of 29%, and Europe and the Middle East with an NEO of 20%. These figures highlight the diverse hiring landscapes across the globe.
Sectoral Analysis: IT Sector Shines
The Information Technology sector continues to outshine others in terms of hiring intentions, with a leading NEO of 35%. The Financial & Real Estate sector follows closely behind, reporting an NEO of 32%, while the Health Care & Life Sciences sector remains steady with an NEO of 28%.
Company Size: Mid-Sized Enterprises Report Robust Intentions
Mid-sized companies with 250 or more employees are reporting the most robust hiring intentions for the second quarter of 2025, with a strong NEO of 28%. In contrast, larger enterprises with over 5,000 employees are more cautious, reporting a more modest NEO of 25%.
Impact on Individuals: Opportunities Abound
For job seekers, these figures indicate that opportunities abound, particularly in the Information Technology sector and mid-sized companies. However, competition for positions may be high, and applicants should ensure their skills are up-to-date and their resumes are tailored to the job descriptions.
Impact on the World: A Stable Economic Landscape
On a global scale, these hiring intentions suggest a stable economic landscape, with employers maintaining their workforce levels and even expanding in some sectors. This stability is a positive sign for the overall health of the global economy and the job market.
Conclusion
The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reveals a steady hiring pace for employers worldwide, with the Asia Pacific region leading the way in hiring intentions. The Information Technology sector continues to outshine others, and mid-sized enterprises report the most robust intentions for the second quarter of 2025. For job seekers, these figures indicate opportunities abound, particularly in the IT sector and mid-sized companies. On a global scale, these hiring intentions suggest a stable economic landscape, providing a positive sign for the overall health of the global economy and the job market.
- Global hiring intentions hold steady with an NEO of 25% for Q2 2025
- Asia Pacific leads regional hiring intentions with an NEO of 30%
- IT sector reports the strongest hiring intentions with a NEO of 35%
- Mid-sized enterprises report the most robust hiring intentions (NEO of 28%)
- These figures suggest a stable economic landscape and positive sign for the global job market
